Low Fat Brownies are just about the last thing you'd think of when weight watching. Don't worry about this recipe; it's tasty and remains low-fat providing you eat in moderation.
Who said the thin folks should have all the fun? When you diet you need to treat yourself once in a while for what you have achieved; this is an ideal way to do that.
If you don't tell the family that this is a diet recipe, they'll eat it with you and enjoy it, too.
Ingredients
1/2 tsp instant coffee powder
1-1/4 tsp hot water
1-2/3 cups confectioner's sugar (castor … [Read more...]

Chocolate Truffles are not healthy. They are not diet-friendly. All they really do is give you a great big high as you are seduced by the taste of this chocoholic delight. Don't miss it for the world.
Ingredients
9 oz (250 grams) semi-sweet chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content
3/4 cups butter
2-4 tsp cayenne pepper
6 Tbsp cream
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cups powdered sugar
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
2 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
Melt chocolate, butter and cayenne in a double boiler, or a bowl in the microwave.
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Watch our how-to video and make this chocolate tart recipe for someone you love. No one around right now? OK, then treat yourself; you clearly need a comfort food.
Ingredients
Flour
1 package 8 home style biscuits
3 Tbsp cocoa
1 cup sugar
Butter
Water
3/4 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
Sprinkle flour over a flat work surface.
Open can of biscuits and roll out each one to about 6" in diameter.
Mix cocoa and sugar. Spread mixture over 1/2 of each biscuit dough.
Place 2 thin pats of butter on top of the cocoa mixture.
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This Potato Casserole Recipe (Potatoes au Gratin) makes a nice winter lunch, or dinner, that is simple to prepare. The aroma of the herbs as the meal cooks will fill your home with a delightful fragrance. The meal is very low-cost and nourishing. Naturally you can use dried herbs if fresh are not available. Ingredients […]

This super simple no-bake Pecan Pumpkin Pie features gingersnaps and pecans for a delightful taste of the season with just a little bit of added crunch. A fast and easy treat to make, this pie is a great treat for parties and family gatherings. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups half and half cream, very cold 1 […]

These Stuffed Chili Peppers are a great grilled appetizer. Prepare ahead of time for quick tailgate party treats or as a side dish for tacos and burritos. Ingredients 8 large chili peppers 1 (16 oz.) pkg. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded Instructions Grill chili peppers directly on grate over medium heat for about 10 minutes, turning […]

Italian Chicken Pasta, Pollo Italiano Pasta is a low-cost, quick meal that takes only ten minutes to prepare and cook, is full of goodness and tastes fantastic. The thing I love most about traditional Italian dishes is that they are usually quite inexpensive to make, but carry the full flavor of Italy to your dining […]

Raspberry Salsa served with chicken adds a very special “oooomph” to your barbecue. The great thing about raspberries is that they freeze so well that you can almost replicate the fresh raspberry taste using frozen. That means that this is a year-round salsa. The tartness of raspberry is the perfect accompaniment to chicken because it […]

Make a great finger food for parties as well as a tasty appetizer. Ham, cheese and pineapple combine in this Grilled Mushroom Appetizer recipe for a fun and tasty snack. Any type of meat and cheese work for this recipe. Ingredients 12 button mushroom caps, 1 1/2 inch in diameter 12 slices of Swiss […]

This fried chicken parmesan recipe is for four people and takes around 20 – 25 minutes to prepare and cook. It is ideal served with pasta or a green salad. You can alter the quantity of ingredients to suit the number and appetites you are cooking for. Ingredients 4 boneless chicken breast halves 1/2 […]